I’d like to take a moment and congratulate the winners of the 2026 Downtown First Award Winners!
Thank you for making Downtown York the best place to gather, grow, and thrive!
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This Friday, we congratulated to the newest batch of Cooking-Up Connection Chef Graduates! Wishing all of the graduates continued success as they begin this exciting new chapter. May your passion, talent, and hard work take you to great heights!
In addition, I want to extend special congratulations to Liz Morales on her 4th graduation! This incredible milestone represents not only her dedication and hard work, but also the beginning of a new journey for her and her talented students.
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Along with college leaders, elected officials, and community partners, I had the pleasure of attending the York College ribbon-cutting for its newest expansion.
The expansion adds 204 beds to campus housing, featuring study lounges, a communal kitchen, climate control, and more.
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To all the graduates of the York County Wellness Court, I am proud to celebrate with you and your achievement, hard work, and dedication. Best wishes on your new beginning.
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Program and Grant Reminder
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Applications are NOW OPEN for 2026-2027 Youth Leadership Advisory Board Program!
Do you know a high school student who wants to make a difference, build leadership skills, explore future careers, and create positive change in their community? If so, we invite them to apply today!
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Program Begins: November 1, 2026
The Youth Leadership Advisory Board is a FREE leadership and service-learning program for high school students in grades 9-12 (ages 15-18) with an online curriculum called F.A.C.E.S - Focused Action and Change through Education and Service. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and meaningful community engagement, students develop the confidence, leadership skills, and real-world experience needed to become changemakers in their schools and communities.
As a YLAB participant, students will:
* Develop leadership, communication, and career readiness skills
* Receive teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) training and certification
* Be matched with a caring Task Force Mentor for one-on-one support
* Design and lead a youth-driven service-learning project that addresses a community need
* Earn volunteer and community service hours
* Connect with students, professionals, and community leaders across Pennsylvania
* Explore careers through networking and hands-on experiences
* Build civic engagement and advocacy skills while learning how to use their voice to create change
* Attend the NEPA Youth-Led Leadership Conference in April 2027
* Join a growing network of young leaders making a lasting impact in their communities
Whether a student is already a leader or simply wants to discover their potential, YLAB provides the support, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow, connect, and thrive.
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The PA Racehorse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), provides for distribution of gaming revenues to support Statewide projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The funding is deployed via the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide for projects in public interest within York County.
Nonprofit organizations are eligible for the LSA programs but must apply through an eligible Applicant including municipalities or an economic development entity such as the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA). Projects funded with LSA grants must be owned and maintained by a nonprofit organization.
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If you applied for a rebate through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and included your phone number on your application, you will receive an automated call from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to let you know your rebate has been approved for payment. These calls are designed to keep applicants updated about their rebate status.
Remember that rebate distribution started on July 1, 2026, and Rebates typically take at least 6-8 weeks from submission to distribution.
If you have any questions or would like assistance filing, don't hesitate to reach out to my office!
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Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account: Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties)
Who May Apply: Municipalities, counties, redevelopment authorities, or economic development agencies in a county hosting a Category 4 licensed gaming facility.
Use: Projects in the public interest.
Funds: Funded by gaming revenues from Category 4 licensed facilities.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
More information: DCED Website
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Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Funds
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania that serves primarily individuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single hate crime incidents identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Use: Security enhancements designed to protect the safety and security of the users of a facility including but not limited to safety and security planning, purchase of safety and security equipment, safety and security training, purchase of security-related technology, and specialty-trained canines, among other projects
Funds: $10 million is available for projects.
Application Deadline: September 10, 2026
More information: PCCD Website
Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026 First Chance Trust Fund
Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any school district identified as having statistically higher high school dropout and incarceration rates based on data from the PA Department of Education and the PA Department of Corrections. Please refer to Appendix A for a full listing of eligible school districts.
Use: Direct financial support to eligible students via scholarship, administrative support directly related to the administration of student scholarships and connecting at-risk youth with community-based organizations, or community-based organization (CBO) direct programming support.
Funds: A total of $3.3 million in state funding is being made available to support this initiative. PCCD anticipates awarding up to $150,000 per grantee for an initial two-year project period.
Application Deadline: August 11, 2026
More information: PCCD Website
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PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative - Applications Due September 15th
A statewide public-private financing program administered by The Food Trust, PA FFI provides grants and technical assistance to nonprofit, for-profit, and cooperative food businesses that help increase access to healthy, affordable food and improve economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents of urban, suburban, and rural areas of PA. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $200,000.
Link: https://thefoodtrust.org/what-we-do/hffi/pa/
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SUN Bucks is a federal program that provides eligible children’s families with a SNAP-like benefit to purchase food for the summer months when school is not in session.
Most eligible children will automatically receive the benefit and do not need to apply, including those who already receive free and reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) during the school year.
For more information, click here.
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Our district has over $3 million in unclaimed property! If you have received a letter from the PA Department of Treasury, you can come down to our office for assistance to reclaim any unclaimed property owed to you or your loved ones.
If you have any questions, please contact my office at 717-848-9595.
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Downtown First Awards is a celebration of businesses, organizations, and individuals whose dedication, advocacy, and investment help make York City a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
Come honor this year's outstanding finalists, hear their inspiring stories, and be there as they announce the winners in each award category.
📅 Thursday, August 13th
🕕 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m., program starts at 6:15 p.m.)
📍 Appell Center for the Performing Arts: 50 N. George St., York, PA 17401
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Looking for new ways to stay active, informed, and connected? Join us for the OLLI at Penn State York Resource Fair & Open House on Wednesday, August 5th, from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Penn State York.
- Meet OLLI instructors
- Explore upcoming courses
- Connect with local community organizations and resources
- Learn how OLLI helps adults 50+ continue learning, building friendships, and discovering new interests
- Enjoy complimentary coffee and light refreshments while getting to know fellow lifelong learners.
Bring a friend and make it a morning out! RSVP today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vuccvrd
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Ramp Up at Keystone Kidspace FREE Skateboarding Clinic
Join Keystone Kidspace for Ramp Up on Sunday, August 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This event is designed to help kids and beginners build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun on four wheels. Whether you're stepping on a skateboard for the first time or looking to improve your technique, experienced instructors will provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.
Skateboards and safety equipment are available for participants while supplies last. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to try something new and get moving!
FREE Learn to Skate Clinic with Ramp Up Skateboarding | Keystone Kidspace
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Representative Carol Hill-Evans
District 95
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
528-E Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-7514
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District Office
53 E. North St.
Suite 3
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-9595
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